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George Leroy Sykes

  • February 1, 2012
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“When I was a teenager George taught me how to drive a car. He was a wonderful Guy! He was very patience with me as I struggled with his car in Duck...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Roi W. Barnard - Milton, DE

“Mark and family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I will pray that GOD grants you the measure of strength you need to deal with...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Vincent Carpenter - Chesapeake, VA

“Mark, Sorry to hear about your Dad. May God help you during this time. Tony Stevens ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Tony Stevens - Chesapeake, VA

“Mark, We went to Indian River together. I am so sorry about your father passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Elaine Black Palos - VA

“you lived a good life. you raised two awesome sons Tim and Mark(my dad).you will be missed. your in a better place. you did your job. i love you...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: colby sykes - chesapeake, VA

“We love you and will miss you dearly. Enjoy Daddy, Grandma and Granddaddy! We will all be together again one day! Love, your niece, Char ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Charlene Sykes Boswell & family - MD

“Mark, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tracy Cherry ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Tracy - VA

“Mark i'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your father. It is a very tough thing but i want you to know that you and your family is in my prays and...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Ruth G. ROBINSON Cooke - VA

“I will miss you dearly..... I love you very much.... Your the grestest grandpa ever.. I will never forget you Love always kristina ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: kristina miles - Stanardsville, VA

“George I will miss you brother, but I know you are doing better now. I would like to thank my sister-in-law Dianne for taking care of you on the...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Jimmey Sykes - Virginia Beach, VA

“I am so sorry for your loss. ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Mary Cook - Cambridge, MD

“May you rest in peace Uncle George. You will be missed by all but I know you are in a better place and you have been reunited with your Mom, Dad,...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Robert A Sykes, Sr & Family - MD

“He will be missed, may he rest in peace ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Michael & Carol Anne Sykes - VA

“Jimmy, I am sorry for the loss of your brother and my cousin. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love You All Jackie ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Jackie Barnard - Winchester, VA

“Jimmey and Cindy, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim & Caron. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Jim and Caron Sanson - VA

“Mark and Timmy my thoughts and prayers go out to you both ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Jackie - Virginia beach, VA


George Leroy Sykes, 79, of the 5900 block of Blackpoole Ln., Chesapeake, VA, passed away on Feb. 1, 2012. He was born in South Norfolk to the late John Sykes and Georgia Ingram. He was the widow of Marian Sykes and Christine Sykes. He was a member of the Atlantic Baptist Church in Atlantic, VA. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, G. Timothy Sykes and wife Jennifer, and Mark S. Sykes; brother, Jimmey Sykes and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Mark Jr., Kristina, Colby, Ashley, Sean, Rebecca, and Becca; and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at 1 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel in handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.